Background: Displacement of jejunal feeding tubes is a major problem in enteral feeding. Although endoscopic clips have been used to prevent migration of the tube during placement, the long-term effect of the clips on tube displacement is unknown.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term effect of endoscopic clips on preventing displacement of the jejunal feeding tube.
Design: A retrospective study.
Setting: A single tertiary medical center.
Main outcome measurements: The success rate of the procedure and the functional duration of the feeding tube.
Results: About 93% of patients had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy jejunal (PEGJ) tube successfully placed with use of endoscopic clips. About 7% had tube migration and repeat procedures were successful. The mean functional duration of the tube was 55 days. Limitations Retrospective, single-center.
Conclusions: Use of endoscopic clips can prevent migration during placement of the feeding tube and can also reduce tube displacement in the long term.